TW201037173A - Latching system - Google Patents

Abstract

Devices and methods based upon the concept of a split ring having certain multiple interior angles to engage a stem or post having annular ring(s) with angular geometries that are complimentary to those of the split ring. The disclosure provides designs for a wide range of insertion and desertion forces between latch engagement stems and latch engagement bodies. Changes to insertion contact angles and contact area on engagement stems and corresponding changes to insertion contact angles and engagement areas on engagement bodies can significantly modify insertion forces required to engage various devices. Similarly, changes in degrees of angle between desertion angles and contact areas on engagement stems with corresponding changes in desertion angles and contact areas on engagement bodies will significantly modify the total desertion forces required to disengage various devices. Accordingly, the instant latching mechanism provides insertion and desertion forces that can be controlled independently of each other.

Description

201037173 33610pif VI. INSTRUCTIONS: [CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS] This application is a continuation of the US Patent Application No. 12/358,667, entitled "LATCHING SYSTEM", filed on January 23, 2009. Application No. 12/358,667 is also part of the continuation of US Patent Application No. 12/168 8-9, entitled "RELEASABLE l〇cking MECHANISM", filed July 7, 2008, U.S. Patent Application No. 12 U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/955,295, entitled "Releasable SPRINg_l〇CKING MECHANISM FOR RAPID WATERCRAFT FIN ATTACHMENT", filed on December 12, 2007, U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/ 955, 295 is also 2007 1

Part of the continuation of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/655,651, filed on Jan. 19, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, the entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire all Each of these applications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a mechanism by which a locking force is used to fasten a device to another object. [Prior Art] Users of watercraft panels generally have only two methods of fastening fins to their jaws. In particular, the user must attach a set of fins using a set of screw or snap mechanisms. Screw side 201037173 The jjoiupu method can be extremely time consuming for the implementation of watercraft users. In addition, the screw and buckle mechanism may have to use multiple moving parts, any of which are subject to rust, failure and stress fatigue. ο

G Engaged and in position Typically, the toe and heel lockers described in this technique have fins with a front end that has a detent or other sign with a toe attached to the fin Center the front of the slot to lock it in place. At the rear of the fin, it is m whereby the rear portion of the fin can be latched into the fin-receiving groove using linearity. At one end of the spring, the coil moves into the cavity position in the fin-receiving groove. The sheet in the magazine, the spring ring _ in the swaying and grooving of the rear scorpion, so that the x = the toe and the squatting mechanism are prone to failure because the locking force is level with the bottom plane of the water. Other toe and heel variants, the locking mechanism. Typically, use a τ-shaped slot or other configuration to place the foot = position. The fin stabilizer f has a forward pin or other attachment member, and 1^ is positioned at 90 degrees to the detaining recess. The pin moves down to the capture slot (10), and after the city is shaken, it is moved downward by ^ and = Γ capture member to the shaft receiving slot 2: normally, locked downward. The plane provides the inverse of the force α, , and the end of the system ^ lies in the level, in many two = structure. This is the horizontal force for undesired reasons: such as two = and the user may encounter the fins from the environmental hauling tool can be exposed to the algae, rocks, ropes, timber, sand, other water transport from the sea with 2010 5173 JiblUpit Such horizontal forces of contact of the tool or the like 'and this contact may trigger an undesired partial or complete release of the fin stabilizer. As a result, prior art fin stabilizer attachment systems may be prone to mechanical and common usage failures' and may be too complex to allow the user to quickly and efficiently change his or her sway selection to suit a given situation. . Conventional traction devices for footwear use a large number of individual attachment friction elements, such as cleats, which are attached to the outsole of the shoe. In general, individual studs must be screwed into the sole of the shoe, which takes a lot of time. Furthermore, it is not desirable to use a screw mechanism to fasten the studs to the sole of the shoe because the screw may be loose. Finally, conventional designs typically use metal attachment elements that add considerable weight to the shoe. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to a first aspect, embodiments disclosed herein include a latch system that includes a female receiving receptacle and a female receptacle that can include extending through a longitudinal axis of the receptacle a sinusoidal state, a central aperture; defining a surface in the central aperture - the longitudinal portion of the first portion and the female receptacle = one (four); defined within the central aperture - a second surface = an acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the female receptacle forming a second (four) eighti between the first portion and the second portion of its axial axis 'and comprising: - An angled edge, an angle; a second angular edge disposed adjacent to the longitudinal axis of the first column to form a third sharp angular edge, wherein the 201037173 ^^Όΐυριι corner edge and the longitudinal direction of the column The shaft forms a fourth acute angle; < a groove disposed by the first angular edge. The rod is disposed, wherein the rod and the first groove Ο

G has a maximum smaller than the annular groove - some expressions; shape =: = = yin zhong... force = body and ===== examples include - species provided in the first object: the method Contains: - object coupling; lightly attaching the column to the second object; and some saddle portions. " The groove accepts at least at least according to the third aspect, the entity disclosed herein, which includes the negative acceptance. And the acute angle of the female receptor is passed through the female and the female receptacle of the female receptacle, and the * is placed in the first portion and the eighth region section. The post may have a longitudinal axis and include a saddle between the knives wherein the first angular rim such as * & + an angular edge, the occipital edge and the longitudinal wheel of the column Forming a third sharpness 7 201037173 S0tiOpxt: a second angular edge disposed as described therein, wherein the fourth edge is adjacent to the fourth edge; ==: forming a first; the distal ends each having at least some portions than the two annular edges The two can be said to be: f degrees. The sump receives at least some of the saddle portion = 'to make the annular recessed octagonal opening 裱 and the cup. The open ring is wide and the joint of the rod is: the plurality of annular rings of the angular geometry of the f-ring, the pull-out: the pull-in insertion angle 'and the two-column article for blending the split ring; The cutting and tampering right squatting device can have a longitudinal axis, and the ί 接 ^ 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 孔 第 第 第The first part can be the first acute angle with the axis. The female receptacle may also include a second portion of the surface of the inner boundary. The second part can be stepped two: forming a second acute angle to the axis. The posts may have a longitudinal axis and are grouped; two to form a question lock connection therebetween. The post may comprise a first angular edge forming a second acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the post. The post may also include a second angled edge that forms a fourth acute angle with the column axis. The force required to engage the post with the female receptacle and from the female receptacle from the post can be controlled by the first, second: second and fourth acute angles. Port 201037173: The embodiment disclosed herein includes a flash lock system == package 3 negative receptacle and column. The female receptacle has a longitudinal 2 containing a first portion defining a surface in the central aperture. An acute angle. The column has a longitudinal axis and passes through the state: the mouth is connected and the shackle is connected to the shape of the cigarette. The first angular edge forming the second acute angle to the shaft can be detached from the female receptacle by the angle 所以 〇 〇 The required pull-out force of the column is the same as that of the package. The embodiment disclosed herein includes a type of locker; a Ϊ and a column. The female acceptor 11 can have a longitudinal axis, and the package s has a defined shape in the central opening. The first portion of a surface, the longitudinal axis of the device, forms a first-an acute angle, and the negative receptor can also have a second portion of the inner surface of the aperture. The second portion of the disk can form a second acute angle. The post may have a longitudinal axis and form a third acute angle through the two axes == the post == the longitudinal direction of the second acute angle of the second angled edge. The force of "= Γ & ^ can be less than the column from the female receptor _; = into the material according to the material touched by the fourth embodiment of the present invention [embodiment] The second ===: see the following figures to detail Describe the purpose of providing a schema, and the complex or the instance is provided. This is provided to facilitate the reading of this document. 201037173 3361Upxt f should not be construed as limiting the breadth, scope, or appropriateness of the present invention. The figures are not necessarily to scale. The various figures included herein are illustrative of various embodiments of the invention in various aspects. The drawings are only for the purpose of description and are not intended to These and other features and advantages of the various embodiments disclosed herein will be better understood from the following description and drawings. The embodiments disclosed herein relate to attachment methods and devices that use a locking force to securely attach a device to an object and also facilitate a simple and easy detachable attachment. The attachment methods and devices disclosed herein are applicable to a wide range of objects and devices. As discussed below, the attachment methods and apparatus disclosed herein can be advantageously used to couple a device to an object, wherein the device is vertically extended from the object when attached and may be attached to an object Encounter horizontal force. For example, the attachment mechanisms disclosed herein can be used to attach fin stabilizers to surfboards or other watercraft, attach cleats to shoes, attach wheel trucks to roller skates ( Roller skates, skateblades or skateboard decks, components that attach blades to skates, components that attach furniture, or various other device/object pairs, as discussed below, some of the implementations disclosed herein Examples are attachment devices and methods using spring locking members such as 201037173 canted coil springs, cantilevered springs, split ring springs, split pin springs or the like. Before describing the present invention in detail, it is useful to describe an example environment in which the present invention may be practiced. One such example is a surfboard. A surfboard is a type of watercraft that is typically longer than its width. The panels generally form a buoyant deck on which the surfer can stand while surfing. However, it will be appreciated that the surfboard can also be used for paddling, such as when sitting, lying, and the like. In addition, other propulsion methods can be used _ to surfboards, such as sails for windsurfing. Xuxiang modern surfboard can be made of polystyrene (tetra) acetamide vesicles (foam). The panel may be covered with one or more fiberglass cloths and resins such as polyester or epoxy. Help ribs i army Xuchang lack this 仏a TM _

Service, and can be the source of foot injuries. Another environment in which the present invention may be implemented is the design of a shoe cleat. Metal threaded components on conventional studs and similar components in the sole add significant weight to the shoe. The weight of the shoe is related to the performance of the body; the lighter the shoe, the less the force, and therefore the less energy the athlete needs to maneuver. Lighter weight of shoes 11 201037173 ^^Οΐυρίί Threaded studs made of metal or plastic can also significantly limit the geometry of the nails. The current design of the anti-slip needle is limited to the shape of the cone, which is the "threadingin" requirement of the screw. The alternative geometry of the stud shape is that it is not practical to repeat the alignment of the stud after falling into the sole. It is not feasible to use the 7-pin metal component, especially for the metal in the bottom of the shoe to be electrically exposed to the water environment. Alkaline and acidic materials and other chemicals in the sports field: pH (acidic) salts. With moisture and metals: 2: 2) 2: Plated steel or copper components are susceptible to galvanic corrosion. The structure of the two ^ Wenlu is therefore about the non-slip needle and the anti-skid flash lock machine rubber material. The sole of the heart recorded shoe h is made of various materials (including all plastic = = withstand electricity _, and bad. Turn to chemical substances, salt or Water that wears out or smashes over time. The removal of metal from the stud assembly reduces the slip resistance by more than two-thirds. With any given design, the weight averages a meaningful potential. Improvements. Examples of sports performance can be used in various types of attachment surfboards and other watercraft tools for attachments and methods disclosed in the text. Here, the fin attachment device and the square disclosed herein are disclosed.妓Based on the bomb 12 set 201037173 = at: some =, the magazine lock can be part of the surfboard. Lift =; 丄:::; oblique sapphire can be built in the surfboard outside the Sen P knife. In some For example, the outer casing can be connected to the embodiment, the inclined spring can be reduced: the fin is straight, and the system and the method part are attached to the object, for example, the locking force is used for

Body, studs, wheelbarrows, or blade loading: Includes multiple smash-proof toe _ recorded soles, attaching wheeled devices to skateboards, furniture components or the like. _, " The present invention is described in terms of an exemplary environment (e.g., water). Such a% of the bribes are allowed to be allowed in the example == various features and examples. In reading this description = text: ^ This technique _ white can be implemented in the Ke riding environmental towel 0 Although the picture for this reading is for the smashing water red (wat_ft) swaying system The stud locking system for shoes, the wheel locking mechanism for skating > lunar board, and the locking mechanism for furniture components are 'but the specificity of this county and the patching __ for illustrative purposes' and not It should be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments disclosed herein. Fin Stabilizer Attachment Figures Figures 1 through 19 illustrate various embodiments in which the attachment mechanism disclosed herein is used to attach a surface watercraft object, such as a surfboard. Figures 1 through 9 illustrate four configurations of fin stabilizer slots 150, 13 201037173 336Wpit 170, 200, and 220 discussed in the following paragraphs. In some embodiments, during the machining or routing step, the corresponding fin cavity may be formed in the watercraft and exposed via the outer skin of the watercraft (eg, the first side) to receive the fins. The slots 150, 170, 200, 220 are placed. Some embodiments may also include a leash plug. In some embodiments, the protective file can be inserted into the fin hole password to prevent the coating material and the paint from entering the fin hole σ. As described above, FIGS. 1 to 9 illustrate the fin receiving groove, 170 Four different versions of 200 and 220. Figure i is a diagram showing a pure perspective view of a first version of the embodiment of the anti-rolling device (four) in accordance with the present invention. Figure 2 is a top plan view of the first version of the fin-receiving groove of Figure 1. Referring now to Figures 1 and 2, the first version of the swaying 15 can be of circular configuration. The fin resting groove ls 〇 下部 lower portion 152 and the lower portion 152 are coaxially aligned with the upper portion 154. The lower portion 152 can have a coarse rib 156' formed on the outer surface 158 of the blank 152. The upper portion 154 can have a truncated top (fru _: trace with a radially extending flange 162. Matching in the sway read = 160' λ^ 162. To attach the fin rest slot 150 to the watercraft = The thread 156 of the fin-receiving groove 15G is screwed into the fin stabilizer cavity ^ : ^ In the example, two fin stabilizer cavities can be formed in the watercraft tool, and the fin fin opening 164 of the receiving groove 15G The corresponding columns of the fins are separated from each other. Figure 3 is a plan view of the first version of the first version of the swaying of the Han singer according to the embodiment of the present invention. A bottom-up perspective view of a second version of the fsj q grooved: Figure S: a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the inserting surfboard watercraft fins 2 3 lip or barb Fig. 3, 4 and 5, the fin resting groove 17 includes an elongated receiving trough configuration having a rounded distal end. The reduced upper portion m can have a radially extending flange m. 〇

G includes a plurality of apertures around the entire circumference of the flange m. The bottom portion 178 of the fin resting groove 170 has a barb or wedge lip 182 at the bottom end of the fin receiving groove 170, as shown in FIG. 182. In the only embodiment, the wedge lip 182 can be laterally protruded from the reduced =180 laterally about 〇 英英. The pepper-shaped lip 182 is angled so that the wedge 182 permits the bottom portion 178 to be inserted into the reading watercraft = fin chamber 190 'but is not permitted to pull out the yoke recess in some embodiments' The size of the fin chamber 190 formed in the watercraft by the application of the adhesive or the fast-curing epoxy resin between the 170-inch fin chamber 190 can be slightly smaller than that of the wedge edge 182. The edge 'but slightly larger than the outer perimeter of the reduced size substrate 180' is as shown in Fig. 5, 7F. In some embodiments, the upper portion 172 of the fin rest recess 170 can have a protrusion 186 that is about 〇(8)5()" above the top surface 188 of the radially extending flange μ. The flange 174 can be flush with the protrusion. The fin gatherer can pass through the two circular anti-roll rail ports 184 of the protrusion 15 201037173 3361ϋρΐί. In some embodiments, the column should be. 'Aperture 184 The top view of the shingle receiving groove according to the present invention can be illustrated by the fact that the flute fins are spaced apart from each other by about 1. 5 ′′. FIG. 7 is a plan view of FIG. A diagram of a bottom-up perspective view of the 'Fin' and the version of the Fin. Referring now to Figures 6 and 7, the third version of the if slot 200 can have a configuration with the fin-receiving slot 170. For example, the second version of the die-receiving groove at the bottom outer periphery of the bottom portion of the fin-receiving groove may have the same flange as the flange of the anti-rolling extension _ ' The difference is that the radial extension is on its top surface and there are many, perforated, but radially extending flanges 206 having at least one meandering recess 208. According to the embodiment of the present invention, the anti-shake fin stabilizer is shown in a perspective view. Referring now to Figures 8 and 9, the third version can be used with the subtraction slot. For example, in the fourth version of the 200, the lower lip of the Korean collection slot is 222. In addition, "down." A wedge-shaped annular groove 228 at the outer periphery of the bottom portion of the weir portion 224. However, the top surface of the 226 may have at least - the present, the top cone is two and the fifth surface 232 of the fin fins are finely grooved. The material surface is now engageable with the radially extending flange 226. Referring now to 圏1Q, in the embodiment, the water knows that the subsidence sinking 16 201037173 column 270 can be attached to the fin fin opening 2i of the fin-retaining trough 200. The third version of the fin retaining slot, but it is contemplated that the manner of attachment to the fin aperture 210 can be used in other versions of the rocker receiving slots 150, 170 and 220.

11 is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional view of the column of FIG. 1G and the anti-shake Han orifice, illustrating a first version of the attachment between the post and the fin hole. Figure 2-4 is a diagram illustrating a second version of the attachment between the implementation post and the fin extension in accordance with the present invention. Referring now to Figures 11 and 12, there are illustrated two versions of the fin hole 210 for attaching the column 270 of the watercraft tool fin 272 to the fin pinch slot 2, the post 270 can be The size is designed and configured to slide within the fin hole 21〇 of the fin rest slot 200. As illustrated in Figures 11 and 12, in one embodiment, the outer diameter 274 of the column wo is less than the inner diameter 276 of the fin hole 210. The column 270 is also formed with a first undercut groove (1111 such as 1* plus 81*〇(^) 278-8 and 2786, which is externally connected to the column 270. In an embodiment, the fin hole 210 may be formed The two undercut grooves 280' can be aligned with the first undercut grooves 278A and 278B. In some embodiments, the undercut grooves 278A, 278B, and 280 can be cut such that the pass grooves are smaller than the canted rings (canted C〇ii) half the thickness of the coil in the spring 282. In some embodiments, the undercut grooves 278A, 278B, and 280 can be cut such that the total thickness of the grooves 278A and 280 or 278B and 280 is approximately oblique The thickness of the coils in the coil spring 282 is the same. In some embodiments the 'dimension varies in different embodiments, however, these dimensions & select such that the helical coil spring provides sufficient pressure to, for example, hold the fin stabilizer device to, for example The surfboard watercraft. 17 201037173 3361ϋριί The collar spring 282 can be inserted into the second undercut groove 28〇. In some embodiments, the canted coil spring can be a circular spring with a slanted (oblique) elliptical coil (rmmd) -wire spring), the coils are independently deflected when compressed. The springs 282 respond whenever any portion of the coil is deflected, permitting a uniform load at each contact point. # Instances and non-restrictions to the merchant pole of Engineering of F〇〇thm Ranch, CA The beveled spring 282 sold by BALSEALTM can be inserted into the second undercut groove 280. - In Figure 11 + ' can be pushed into the anti-rolling port 21 by the column 270 and by the fin hole 210 Pull out and insert the column 27 () into and out of the fin hole 210. The column (10) illustrated in Figure 12 can also be inserted into and removed from the fin hole, but it needs to be Compared with the structure, the pushing force and the pulling force are larger. The reason is that the first undercut groove 278A of the figure U is beveled, and the first undercut groove shown in FIG. In the case of (4), the 'column 27' can be inserted into the anti-swaying Hankou 21 。. After the insertion, the outer diameter 274 of the column 270 pushes the oblique ring and tears, and the 2 springs of the spring are placed in the first - undercuts the grooves 278A, 278b. Γ The undercut groove 27 recognizes that the bevel allows the user to pull the (four) pull fins L i, according to the present invention. A diagram of the oblique spring design of the example of the example. The m-slanting coil spring 300. As discussed above, in the - Zhengshi_the 'slanting coil spring 3' can have a tilt (inclined round spring, the coil is independent when compressed The ground is deflected. The entire spring is raised. 18 201037173 ϋοιυριΐ Responds whenever any part of the coil is skewed, thus permitting a uniform load at each contact point. In an embodiment, the skew spring 300 includes a housing 302. The beveled bobbin 300 can be selected to fit within a recess or channel in the outer casing 302. In addition, the external power 302 can be configured to accept one axis 3〇4. In an embodiment, the post may be part of a fin stabilizer. In another embodiment, the post can be configured to attach to the fin. In some embodiments, the shaft 304 can include a groove 3〇6. When the shaft 304 is inserted into the fin resting groove 302, the canted coil spring 300 can hold the shaft 304 in place by contacting the groove 306. The example illustrated in Figure 13 is similar to the examples illustrated in Figures 11 and 12 and includes various measurements and tolerances. It will be appreciated that the embodiment depicted in FIG. 13 is illustrative and for illustrative purposes only, and that other oblique spring sizes and shapes may differ from different housing sizes and shapes or without departing from the scope of the embodiments disclosed herein. Use different shaft sizes and shapes together. Figure Η is a diagram illustrating an exemplary fin stabilizer housing design ❾ in accordance with the present invention. Referring now to Figure 14, the fin resting slot 400 is illustrated. The anti-rolling slot 400 includes threads 402 that may include coarse threads to secure the fin stabilizer to the watercraft. The coarse thread may also be referred to as a "wide auger ((10) Lue thread. Although the example illustrated in Figure 14 contains specific dimensions, it will be appreciated that many other sizes and shapes of the fins may be used in conjunction with the present invention. 15 is a view for explaining another exemplary fin stabilizer groove according to the present invention. Referring now to Figure 15, a non-circular fin stabilizer groove 5 is illustrated. If the rocker plug, such as the fin sinking groove 500, the fin stabilizer groove will be less likely to rotate, therefore 19 201037173 3361〇ρΐί the fins connected to the fin rest slot 500 will be less It is possible to rotate, and the fins can maintain some predetermined alignment, for example, with the watercraft to which they are attached. Although the example illustrated in Figure 15 includes specific dimensions, it will be appreciated that many other sizes and shapes of the fin plugs can be combined. The system and method described herein are used. Figure 16 is an illustration of an exemplary diagonal spring latch illustrating a possible vest pin position on a fin in accordance with the systems and methods described herein. Referring now to Figure 16 An oblique ring spring 502 attached to the post 504 Connected to the watercraft. The canted coil spring 502 and post 504 are sized to slide into the receiving portion of the watercraft and thereby secure in place. The example embodiment of Figure 16 is similar to the example embodiment of Figure 10. 10, 11 and 12, the canted coil spring 282 can be positioned within the fin hole 210. In this manner, the canted coil spring 282 can engage the post 270 as it is inserted into the fin hole 210. Figure 16, in some embodiments, the canted coil spring 5〇2 can be attached to the 枉5〇4. In other words, the positions of the canted coil springs 282 and 5〇2 are exchanged in two embodiments. Figure 10, Figure 11 As illustrated in Figures 12 and 16, a pair of posts 270 or 504 and a bevel spring 282 or 502 can be used. In this manner, the fins 272, 500 are less likely to be attached to the watercraft when attached thereto. Internal rotation. As illustrated in Figure 16, in some embodiments, the rod 506 can be used to make the fin 500 less rotatable. In another embodiment, the post can be attached to the watercraft while receiving the column The receptacle may be part of the device that is attached to the waterborne guard to the device. For example, In one embodiment, the watercraft can include a pair of pins that insert 20 201037173 into the finners of the fins, which use a canted coil spring to fasten the fins to the watercraft. It will be appreciated that the fins are accepted. The device may be part of the fin stabilizer in some embodiments, while in other embodiments the receptacle may be a separate assembly attached to the fin stabilizer. Figures 17-19 illustrate various embodiments in which the attachment method And means for attaching the fin stabilizer to the surfboard object. Referring to Figure 17, one embodiment of the split ring assembly 1700 can include a post 1701 having an annular recess 17〇5, the annular recess 17〇5 being grouped State to pass through the cover of the casing and accept

A spring, such as a split ring spring 1703, rests in an outer casing 1704 having an internal cavity to receive the post 1701. According to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 17, the post 17〇1 includes a plurality of components, such as a top portion 1710, a top corner 17n, an intermediate recess 1712, a bottom corner 1713, and a bottom portion 1714. The annular recess 1705 has a top corner 1 , an intermediate recess 1712 and a bottom corner (5) 2 into a top portion 1710 having members for attachment to the surface of the object by screws, adhesives or other structures. The top corner 1711 is specifically designed such that the top inner corner of the opening % 1703 is complementary. The change in angular conditions affects the locking force, the insertion force and the pull-out force. The thicker the wire is, the thicker the ring is, and the stronger the retention achieved by the locking mechanism. The intermediate groove 1712 is configured to contact the open π ring at a time once it has become. The bottom corner 1713 is complementary to the inner bottom inner corner of each 1703 via a specific design. The bottom portion i7i4 is designed to hold the opening $1703 ij in position to provide a material-locked configuration through the receiving column 17G1 and to receive the opening 3. In an embodiment, the housing cover 1702 can rest at the top, midpoint or bottom of the split ring 17〇3 to permit the post 17〇1 to receive the split ring (10). 201037173 3361Upit Housing cover 1702 can be modified to allow for no rotation between the two objects that are fastened by the miscellaneous. The split ring 17〇3 is circular in shape and has a dividing portion to permit extension when the post ποι receives the split ring 1703 and contacts it. The split ring Π 03 can have a flat top surface 1715 and a flat bottom surface 1716. Moreover, the split ring 17〇3 may have a flat or convex outer surface ΠΠ. The split ring 1703 can have a flat inner surface (not shown), an angled inner surface (not shown) that permits most of the surface area to contact the annular groove 1705. The housing 17〇4 is configured to receive at least the post 17〇1 and the split ring Π〇3. The outer casing 1704 can be pre-manufactured to accommodate the elements mentioned above. ^ and the housing 1704 can be designed to rest in a configuration flush with the housing for the housing, on top of or below it. Figure 17 illustrates a fin with two posts 1701, prefabricated for the two posts 1701, one housing cover 17〇2, two split rings 1703, and a shaped cavity resting in flush with the surfboard A single housing 1704 that receives the two posts 17〇1 provides a vertical locking mechanism that permits the fins to be relatively easily snapped or snapped out. The disclosed embodiment does not require the use of a screw to secure the fins to the surfboard' but uses the post 1701 and the split ring 17〇3 to provide a vertical locking mechanism. The vertical locking mechanism provides a lighter surfboard and the ability to quickly modify the surfboard fin configuration by permitting the snap-fit engagement and snapping off the fin without requiring any external tools for assembly. Figure 18 illustrates a side view of a fin with an open column assembly. An embodiment of an open column assembly 1800 can include an open post 1801 having a plurality of mouths 1813 that are configured to reside in a cavity of the housing 1704. The cavity has a contoured shape to receive an opening Column 1801. According to the embodiment illustrated in Figures 18 22 201037173 JJOlUpXl, the open post 1801 includes a plurality of components, such as a top portion 1809, a first recess 1810, a thicker portion 1811, a second recess 1812, and a plurality of mouths 1813. The top portion 1809 has members for attachment to the surface of the object by screws, adhesives or other components. The first recess 1810 is designed to have a surface area in contact with the first housing cover 1802 and to support a vertical locking mechanism. The first recess 1810 can include a complementary angle to conform to the cavity of the housing 1704. The thicker portion 1811 is designed to rest between the first outer casing cover 1802 and the second outer casing cover 1803 and to support a vertical locking mechanism. The thicker portion 1811 can include a complementary angle to match the cavity of the outer casing 1704. The second recess 1812 is designed to have a majority of the surface area that contacts the cavity of the housing 1704 and supports a vertical locking mechanism. The second recess 1812 can include a complementary angle to engage the cavity of the housing 1704. The plurality of mouths 1813 are designed to pass between the cavities of the outer casing 1704 and rest therein. The plurality of mouths 1813 can flex inwardly for insertion and can automatically extend outwardly and rest in position during insertion into the housing π〇4 to provide a secure vertical locking mechanism. In an embodiment, the open post 1801 can have two mouth portions 1813, wherein the circular lower portion of the open post 1801 is divided or split into two halves to allow the two flexible mouth portions 1813. In another embodiment, the open post 1801 can have four mouths 1813, wherein the circular lower portion of the open post 18001 is divided or split into four quadrants to allow four flexible mouths 1813. The first housing cover 1802 and the second housing cover 1803 are portions of the cavity of the housing and are designed to have a complementary shape to the first recess 1810 and the second recess 1812 of the post 1801. The first housing cover 1802 is in contact with the first recess 23 201037173 33610pif 1810 of the open post 1801. The second housing cover 1803 is in contact with the second recess 1812 of the opening 枉 1801. As shown in Fig. 18, it has a small partition to permit deflection of the plurality of nozzles 1813. The housing 1704 is configured to at least partially receive the open post 1801. The outer casing 1704 can be pre-manufactured to accommodate the elements mentioned above in the description of FIG. Moreover, the outer casing 1704 can be designed to rest in a configuration flush with the outer casing for the outer casing, at or below its top. Figure 18 illustrates a fin with two open posts 1801 and a single outer casing 1704 that is rolled into a flush configuration with the surfboard that receives the two open posts 1801 to provide for relatively easy snapping of the fins A vertical locking mechanism that engages or snaps off. The detachment opening post 1801 can be snapped by compressing the plurality of mouth portions 1813 inwardly to reduce contact with the surface area of the outer casing 1704 to permit release. The engagement opening post 1801 can be snap-fitted by compressing the plurality of mouths 1813 inwardly to permit insertion into the contoured cavity of the outer casing 1704, thereby causing the plurality of mouths 1813 to automatically flex outwardly, It is in contact with the cavity of the outer casing 1704 and is securely locked in place. Figure 19 is a detailed view of the open column assembly. Figure 19 provides a detailed view of some of the elements depicted in Figure 18. As previously described, the open post 18〇1 includes a top portion 1809 that is attached to the object, a first recess 1810 that mates with the first housing cover 1802 (not shown), and a thicker portion 1811 that provides locking support. a second recess 1812 that mates with a second housing cover 1803 (not shown); and a plurality of mouths 1813 that are configured to flex inwardly for insertion and withdrawal and flex outwardly during locking , as shown in Figure 19. Figure 20 illustrates the skateboard locking assembly. One embodiment of the skateboard locking assembly 2 can include a skate lower portion 2005, a 桎 1701, a housing cover 24 201037173 1702, a split ring 1703, and a housing 1704. The skate lower portion 2005 can include at least one wheel 2006 and a base 2007 that will be attached to the skate surface portion 2008 by a vertical locking mechanism. The substrate 2〇〇7 can be attached to the post 1701 by an adhesive, a screw or other member. According to the embodiment shown in Fig. 20, the post 1701 includes a plurality of components such as a top portion 171A, an angle 1711, an intermediate recess 1712, a bottom corner 1713, and a bottom portion 1714. The %-shaped recess 1705 can be formed by a top corner nil, an intermediate recess 1712, and a bottom corner ❹ 1713. The top portion has members for attachment to the substrate 2007 by screws, adhesives or other components. The top corner 1711 is specifically entangled with the opening 10 to complement the inner top corner of the split ring 1703. The intermediate groove 1712 is configured to contact and receive the split ring. The bottom corner 1713 is specifically designed to complement the inner bottom corner of the split ring 1703. The bottom portion 1714 is designed to hold the split ring 1703 in place to provide a means for locking. The outer casing cover 1702 can be designed to permit the column 17〇 to pass and receive the split ring 1703. In one embodiment, the housing cover 17〇2 can rest at the top, middle or bottom of the split ring to permit the post 1701 to receive the split ring 1703. (5) The mouth ring 1703 is circular in shape and has a cut-away portion to permit stretching when the post mi contacts the split ring 1703. The split ring 1703 can have a flat top surface 1715 and a flat bottom surface 1716. Moreover, the split ring cycle can have a flat outer surface 1717. The split ring 1703 can have a flat peak face or a further inner surface 'which permits most of the surface area to contact a particular angular dimension of the annular groove 1/7〇5. The surface of the skateboard is partially thin or the outer casing 17〇4 is configured to receive at least the column, the outer casing cover 17〇2 and the opening %Π〇3. Figure 20 illustrates a lower portion of two skateboards for ice skating 25 201037173 33610pif boards, each of which is configured for four columns 1701, four housing covers 1702, four split rings 1703, and four A housing 1704 or aperture for receiving the four posts 1701 provides a vertical locking mechanism that permits relatively easy snap-engagement or snap-off of the skate lower portion 2005. The attached skate board substrate 2007 can be detached from the skateboard surface portion 2008 by applying a vertical force that decouples the post 1701 from the housing cover 02 and the split ring 1703. Moreover, the detached skateboard substrate 2007 can be attached using a substrate 2007 having a post 1701 coupled to the housing cover 1702 and the split ring 1703 to form a surface area contact within the outer casing 1704 having a pre-manufactured cavity. To the skateboard section 2008. Figure 21 illustrates the furniture locking assembly. One embodiment of the furniture locking assembly can include a wood base A2106, a screw 2105, a post 1701, a housing cover 17〇2, a split ring 1703, a housing 1704, and a wood board B 2107. The wood substrate A2106 can be configured to receive at least one post 1701 by means of a screw 2105 or other attachment member. Screw 2105 can be made of metal, plastic, wood or any equivalent material to permit attachment plate A2106 and plate B 2107. The post 1701 is attached to the board A 2106 by means of a screw 2105 or any other alternative attachment member such as a glue or weld. The post 1701 is configured to pass through the outer casing cover 1702 and is coupled to the inner surface area of the split ring 1703 and is in contact with the indentations in the wood panel B 2107 or outer casing 1704. The housing cover 17'' has a flat top and bottom portion and is designed to allow the column to pass through to interface with the split ring 1703. The housing cover can rest on the top, midpoint or bottom of the split ring 17〇3. The split ring 1703 has a circular configuration and a cut-out portion to permit the split ring to stretch during insertion into the post 1701 and to contract during removal of the post 17〇1. And 26 201037173, the split ring 1703 has an angled inner portion and a raised or flat outer portion. Moreover, the split ring 1703 has a flat top and bottom portion. The outer casing 1704 is configured to receive at least the post 1701, the outer casing cover 1702, and the open ring 1703°. Moreover, the outer casing 1704 can be designed to rest in a flush configuration with the outer casing, top or bottom. Figure 21 illustrates a furniture locking assembly 'which includes a plank A 2106, at least two posts 1701, two housing covers 1702, two split rings 1703, and a housing 1704 having two embedded portions of wood panels B 2107 to provide a permitting board A 2106 is relatively easy to snap-fit or snap off the vertical locking mechanism of the board B 2107. Still Attachment Member Figures 22 through 26 illustrate various embodiments in which the attachment method and apparatus are used to attach a cleat device to a shoe object. Referring to Fig. 22, one embodiment of the cleat assembly 600 can include a housing 602 having an internal cavity 618 that is configured to receive a spring such as a split ring spring 604. According to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 22, the internal cavity 618 of the housing 6.2 can be configured such that the split ring spring 604 is fully seated within the interior cavity 618 with the cavity and aperture of the split ring spring 604 being coaxially aligned. In some embodiments, the inner cavity 618 of the outer casing 602 is configured such that the outer casing cover 606 having the aperture 620 is also placed within the inner cavity 618 of the outer casing 602. The inner cavity 618, the aperture of the split ring 604, and the aperture of the outer casing cover 606 are coaxially aligned. In the embodiment depicted in Figure 22, the outer casing 602, split ring spring 604, and outer casing cover 606 together form a device receptacle 610. The inner cavity 618 in which the split ring spring 604 is placed has a larger diameter than the split ring spring 604 to accommodate, for example, the 27 spring opening of the split ring spring 604 when the device 608 is inserted into the device receptacle 61. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that while the components of the device receiver 6 are depicted as separate in Figure 22, in some embodiments, two or more of the components may be integrated. . In some embodiments, the outer cover and outer casing are secured or sealed together, for example, using glue, a threaded mechanism (see, Figure 25, as discussed below), or any other member known to those skilled in the art to be suitable for the intended purpose. . A split ring spring 604 can be placed within the interior cavity 618 of the sealed device receptacle 61. As shown in Fig. 22, the top and bottom of the inner edge 624 of the split ring spring 6〇4 forming the central opening 612 can be < slanted or angled at the top and the bottom surface of the field. For example, in some embodiments, the inner edges 624a, 624b of the aperture 612 of the split ring spring 604 can be 15. 20. 25, 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85. , , 95, 1〇〇°, 12〇° or larger angles. In the preferred embodiment, the inner edges 624a, 624b of the aperture 612 of the split ring spring 604 form an angle of 90°. In some embodiments, the angles of the top edge 624a and the bottom edge 624b of the aperture 612 of the split ring spring 604 are different. Any split ring springs 6〇4 Q can be used in the embodiments disclosed herein, such as from commercially available sources, or specifically manufactured for the attachment devices disclosed herein, in accordance with methods known to those skilled in the art. As shown in FIG. 22, a studless device 608, such as that shown in FIG. 22, has a top portion 616 and a bottom portion that includes a post 622 that is inserted into an aperture 626 that passes through the housing cover 606 of the device receptacle 610. Passing through the aperture 612 in the split ring spring 604 and into the interior 28 of the outer casing 602 201037173 The main 622 can have an annular groove 628. Preferably, the recess 628 has a door opening Ϊ 63Ga, 63Gb defining 'the angle between the edge of the groove and the edge 624a, 624b defining the edge 624a, 624b of the open-hole spring 612 just such that when the post 622 is inserted into the device In the internal cavity (10) of the device 61

The Hi ring spring is placed around the groove (four) as shown in FIG. b

In the oil shovel, the '(iv) groove 628 is cut so that the total end of the groove (10) is approximately the same as the thickness 646 of the split ring spring. The invention of Lu does not require the (four) pattern. As shown in Figure 22, prevent proper placement rather than screwing the appropriate position. This provides the shoe designer with the shape of the correctable anti-skid domain. Stud alignment is provided in the design of the sole or cleat. The material used as the mechanism is preferably designed to /repress the 氆, A strength polymer. The magazine 604 used in the present invention is basically a split ring design with an internal configuration that matches the configuration of the spray-on and flash lock to the stud or post 622. The shape of the pair and the change in the size of the split ring 6G4 will, in some embodiments, allow the designer to select both the pressure to insert the stud into the shoe and the pressure to be pulled by the shoe. This is a secret f, because it allows the shoe designer to compare the secrets required during the use of the selected products (g卩, football cleats to golf cleats), the best secret from the shoe extraction The simplicity of the studs. The magazine 604 and device receptacle 610 are designed to spread the pressure from the studs 608 over the wide area (5:1) on the current metal threaded system. Therefore, the sole polymer is not as threaded as the current metal. 29 201037173 iibiuplt Studs generally succumb to the improved stud system. This improvement produces shoes that are quite comfortable at the time of purchase and during the life of the shoe. Damage to the foot is significantly minimized (if not eliminated) due to excessive spike pressure on the foot. As shown in Figure 23, after insertion, the outer diameter 632 of the post 622 pushes the split ring spring 604 outwardly until the split ring spring 6〇4 is placed in the annular groove 628 of the post 622 during assembly. The restoring force of the split ring spring 604 around the recess 628 of the device 6〇8 holds the device 6〇8 in place within the device receptacle 610. As shown in Figures 22 and 23, in some embodiments, the distal end 634 of the post 622 can also be beveled to facilitate insertion and pull of the cleat device 608 out of the device receptacle. When assembled, the bottom surface 660 of the post 622 of the stud device 608 rests against the housing cover 6〇6. In some embodiments, the housing cover 606 can have a detent that is complementary to the shape of the bottom surface 660 of the post 622 of the cleat device 6〇8. The bottom surface 660 of the post 622 of the cleat device 6A can be of any shape, such as circular, expanded, square, shaped, and the like. Preferably, the bottom surface 660 of the post 622 of the device 608 and the complementary detents in the housing cover 606 are asymmetrical such that the stud device 608 is less thitable and the stud device can be attached thereto, for example. Some predetermined alignment of the shoe. In some embodiments, the bottom portion of the device 608 (e.g., cleat) can include a hole 638 therethrough to facilitate removal of the device 608 from the device. The components of device receptacle 610 can be made of any material, such as rigid polymers, ceramics, non-mineral steels, composites, polymer coated metals, and 30 201037173 JJOlUpil analogs. In some embodiments, the outer casing 602, split ring spring 604, and outer casing cover 606 are made of a rigid plastic material. 24A and 24B do not depict top and cross-sectional views of an exemplary housing 602 used in embodiments not disclosed herein. The cross-sectional view illustrates an inner cavity 602 that can have three layers 640, 642, 646, each having a different diameter. The three layers 640, 642, 646 of the interior cavity 618 are sized to fit the post 622 of the insertion device 608, the split ring (in an expanded form) 604, and the housing cover 606, respectively. Figures 24A and 24B include various measurements, but it will be appreciated that many other sizes and shapes of the housing base can be used in conjunction with the attachment mechanisms disclosed herein. 24C and 24D illustrate top and cross-sectional views, respectively, of an exemplary housing 606 having apertures 626 for use in embodiments disclosed herein. The outer casing cover 606 has the same diameter as the top layer 640 of the inner cavity 618. In some embodiments, the thickness of the housing cover 60 is such that the top of the housing 602 and the housing cover 606 are flush when inserted into the housing 602. Figures 24C and 24D contain various measurements, but it will be appreciated that many other sizes and shapes of the housing cover can be used in conjunction with the attachment mechanisms disclosed herein. 24E and 24F are a plan view and a cross-sectional view, respectively, of the split ring spring 604. The diameter of the split ring spring 604 is smaller than the diameter of the intermediate layer 642 of the inner cavity 618, but larger than the diameter of the bottom layer 644 of the inner cavity 618. The diameter of the aperture 612 in the center of the split ring spring 604 is the same as the diameter of the recess 628 of the split post 622 and can extend to the diameter of the post 632 when the post 622 is inserted into the device receptacle 610. As discussed above, the top edge 624a and the bottom edge 624b defining the split ring spring 604 can form an angle 31 201037173 iibiUpit degrees. The degree of the angle is complementary to the degree of the angle between the groove 628 ^ of the device post 622 and the bottom edge f. Figure 2 commits. And ^30 package a contains various measurements 1, however it will be appreciated that the shape of the open-loop spring can be used in conjunction with the attached structure disclosed herein. Raise the thickness of (and corresponding groove 628 on post 622). Increase or decrease the locking force.彳 彳 曰 Figure 24G shows the bottom portion 616 of the cross-section of the cleat device _ (protruding from the bottom of the sole) can be any truncated conical shape as depicted in the cleat device shown in Figure 24G. As discussed above, in some embodiments, the surface 660 of the bottom portion 622 of the cleat (four), which is in contact with the stud receptacle (10) when assembled, can be designed to be any miscellaneous and can be applied at a more (iv) The shape of the dice in the surface of the outer casing i_ resting on the surface 660 for the remainder is complementary. As shown in Fig. 24G, the top portion 622 of the cleat device has an annular groove (10) defined by angled edges 630a, 63〇b. Preferably, the edge 6 of the annular groove 628 and the corner of the 6-way are complementary to the hole 612 # defining the opening ring spring 604 and the thickness and length of the annular groove 628 are such that the split ring spring 604 is in the anti-skid device. _ Shelving in the groove 628 when fully assembled. In some embodiments, the diameter of the bottom portion (the diameter of the outer edge of the post) that is not defined by the annular groove 632 is the same as the diameter of the bottom layer 644 of the inner cavity 618 of the outer casing 6〇2, such that the bottom of the stud device The bottommost portion of portion 634 rests within second layer 644 of cavity 618 of outer casing 602. The diameter 632 of the outer edge of the post 622 is greater than the straight hole 2010 612 of the split ring spring 604 when the split ring spring 604 is in its resting state, but allows it to be open in the assembly when the opening π spring 6〇4 is extended. Hole 612 of ring spring 604.

Figure 25 is an exploded perspective view of the cleat assembly matrix 65A. In this embodiment, the sole of the shoe can include a first portion 652 and a second portion 656 that can be detachably attached to the first portion 652. A first portion 652 of the sole is attached to the bottom of the shoe body and can have a plurality of cleat cavities (6), wherein the stud cavities are configured to receive a plurality of stud receptacles 61. The anti-slip staple 610 is secured to the cleat cavity 654 of the first portion 652 of the sole, such as by glue or other means. The second portion 656 of the sole may include a plurality of apertures 658 that are positioned in the same configuration as the anti-scratch cavity 654 in the first portion 652 of the sole. A plurality of cleat devices 6A8 can be inserted into the apertures 658 of the second portion of the shoe sole such that the posts 622 of the cleat device 6A8 protrude through the second portion 656 of the sole and are exposed. In this manner, the post 622 is exposed for insertion into the stud receptacle 61. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 25, the plurality of posts 622 of the cleat device 608 are received in the stud receptacle 61 of the first portion 652 of the sole, whereby the second portion of the sole having the cleat device 608 will be 656 is attached to the first portion 652 of the sole and the shoe. A perspective view of the assembled cleat assembly matrix 62 is depicted in FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary device acceptor 610. In an embodiment, the stud receptacle 61A can include a housing 6.2 that includes two attached components 707(a) and 707(b)' of the two attached components 707 (a And 707(b) produces an internal cavity 618 configured to receive a post 622. The internal cavity 618 of the housing 6〇2 according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 27 can be configured such that the post 2010 622 is fully placed within the interior cavity 618. As illustrated in Figure 27, the inner cavity 618 can have three layers 640, 642, 644, each having a different diameter. The three layers 640, 642, 644 of the inner cavity 618 are sized to fit the post 622 of the insertion device 608. The stud acceptor 610 has a detent 704 having a polygonal shape (such as square, rectangular, triangular or octagonal) to provide a locking mechanism to prevent rotation. The detent 704 can maintain the insertion device 608 properly aligned and prevent rotation. The detent 704 is molded into the stud receptacle 61A such that once the stud 608 is inserted into position, it is aligned with the polygonal detent 704. The stud receptacle 610 has a retaining recess 7 〇 8 that is cancerated to hold the spring and spring housing securely in place after over-molding into the sole. The stud receptacle 61 has a plurality of attachment members 710 for attaching at least a plurality of components 707 (4) and 707 (b) constituting the outer casing 602 of Fig. 27. The stud receiver 610 can be constructed from two identical components 707(a) and 707(b), thus requiring only one injection molding assembly. The split ring spring 6〇4 can be placed in the stud chamber 6〇8 of the stud receptacle 610 (e.g., in layer 642) prior to assembly. The stud receptacle can be placed in the sole of the shoe (or cleat cavity 654) for use in an overmolding operation to permanently set the stud receptacle 610 in place. Figure 28A is a diagram illustrating an exemplary stud with a vertical extraction opening 716. In one embodiment, the cleat device 6A has a post 622 and a stud 616. The cleat 622 is configured to provide traction and the post 622 is configured to fit into the stud receptacle 610 to flatten the cleat device 608 34 201037173/in the cleat acceptance 11 _. The studs 616 can have a small, stupid cone shape as shown in Figure 28A, or alternative shapes such as cubes, shackles, squats, and sloping studs. The vertical extraction opening 716 (4) is dedicated to the vertical extraction opening 716 and through the body of the 6_G8 to permit removal of the cleat device 608. The vertical extraction opening 716 of A may be circular and self-contained

The top of the e T extends and moves down to the stud field towel. The vertical extraction ^ 16 may permit insertion of an insertion pin (not shown) such as a circular insertion pin into the straight extraction opening 716 to receive the H6H from the cleat. The vertical extraction opening 716 is centered and passes vertically through the decontamination body. In the embodiment, the vertical extraction aperture 716 begins at the top center of the stud and ends a few millimeters from the bottom of the cleat (not shown). /, Figure 28B is a diagram illustrating an exemplary cleat 608 having a horizontal extraction opening (10). In an embodiment, the cleat device 608 has a post 622 and a stud 616. The stud 616 is configured to provide traction and the post 622 is configured to fit into the stud receptacle 61〇 to securely lock the cleat device 6〇8 into the stud receptacle 61〇. The stud 616 can have the shape of a cone with a flat top, as shown in Figure 28B, or an alternative shape such as a cube, a pointed edge, a low profile stud. The cleat device 608 can have a horizontal extraction opening 638 to permit the use of a dedicated device that is sprayed through the 7Jc flat into the side of the cleat and through the body of the cleat device 608 to permit removal. In addition to the stud pin 608. Horizontal (or side) extraction opening as shown in Figure 28A 638 35 201037173 3J51Upir extends from the side of the stud and extends through the stud body. The horizontal extraction opening 638 may permit insertion of an insertion pin (not shown), such as a circular insertion pin, into the I level extraction opening 638 to extract the anti-slip 608 from the stud acceptor 61. Figure 29 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary vertical extractor device 72A. In one embodiment, the vertical extractor device 72A can have a handle 722 that is configured to permit gripping to extract the cleat device 6A8 from the stud receiver 610. The handle 722 can have a tubular gripping portion that is configured to permit angular rotation to extract the cleat device 608 from the device receptacle 61. The handle 722 is attached to the intermediate portion 723 at a midpoint of the handle 722. An insertion pin 726 is attached to the end of the intermediate portion 723 and is configured to fit downwardly into the vertical extraction opening 716 of the stud 616 for detachment from the stud acceptor 610 from the stud device 6 〇 8 ◦ vertical extraction The device 720 can also include a pocket (72) in the side of the handle 722, the vertical extractor device 72 being placed on the top of the stud = 5 and pushed down into the device receptacle 61 The studs 6〇8 will be locked in place. The vertical extraction device 72A can be configured to accept self-acceptance after inserting the insertion pin 726 into the vertical extraction opening 716, pushing the pin 726 to the bottom of the stud body and applying a downward force while rotating at the corner of the handle 722 Remove the studs. The pin 726 then moves away from the central axis 1 至 to 15 degrees and the post 622 is released from the spring 604. The vertical extraction device 72 is detached from the studs 6〇8 from its central axis at a slight angle, thus allowing the spring 6〇4 to begin moving away from the rod 622. In one embodiment, the vertical extraction device 720 permits removal of the low profile studs (not shown to be lost due to wear 36 201037173). FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary level of extractor device 73A. In one embodiment, the horizontal extractor device 73 has a tubular handle 732 to permit gripping to apply a reliable force to extract the cleat device 608 from the device receptacle 61. Moreover, the handle 732 can be attached to the cylindrical head portion 3, which is attached to the curved extension portion 735 having the insertion pin 734. In an embodiment, the insertion pin 734 can be configured to engage a side extraction aperture 638t parallel to the device receptacle 6 以 to permit extraction of the anti-slip device from the stud receiver (10). The handle 732 can be configured to extract the anti-slipper from the stud receptacle 610 using a downward force, and in the embodiment, insert the pin 6K) and rotate the St 638. The device receiver 6〇8 and _ the device inserts (4) 4; square slip _ by lifting up the stud. In the embodiment, the horse is opened to insert the pin, and the diameter can be only A cone. The horizontal extracting device 730 is also smashed on the top of the concave ridge in the side of the extracting device 732 which is only the level of the squatting hole 73 and is pushed down to the dream d in the 8 placed on the cleat device _ The right place. When the 610 is in the 610, the stud device is divided (or the column 622), as shown in Figure 3 / liter has a top portion for sliding left and right to provide attachment = the top portion 742 can be configured to 622) configured to be Remove j and resistance. The bottom portion (or the column receiver 010., the π 7 device 6〇8 is securely locked to the front view of the mounting example ^. In the real part (or column 622), such as Jiih Λ, with the top portion 742 and Bottom portion 201037173 33610pif FIG. 31B is a rib view of the exemplary low profile cleat 74 of FIG. 31A. In an embodiment, the low profile cleat 74G may include: configured to provide an attachment rubbing force 1 Portion Μ having a surface 743 of a channel (such as channel 746); 'curved outer edge %; and a vertical extraction opening 716' extending from the top portion through a section of column 622. Surface 743 can pass It is configured in any shape, such as a circle, a square, a triangle. Channels such as channel 746 extend outwardly from the vertical extraction opening 716 to the curved outer edge of the low profile cleat 740. From the opening 716, the center ring 745 extends The passageway can create a plurality of traction segments that fit over the top of the surface 743, such as an traction friction section (four). Figure 32A is a front elevational view of an exemplary spike shoe stud 75. In one implementation = 'shoe cleat 750 can have a top portion (or The studs 616), the 卩 portion (or post 622)' are shown in Figure 32A. The top portion (or anti-slip 616) can be configured to provide traction and resistance for sliding left and right. The bottom portion (or post 622) Configurable to securely lock the detachable cleat assembly 608 into the device receptacle 61. Figure 32B is an exemplary spike cleat 75 of Figure 32B. 〇 j j if - in the embodiment 'slip slip The top portion of the staple 750 can have multiple 2 arms (eg, side arms 752) that are configured to be curved upward and white center stubs 758. The center stubs 758 can be beveled and can be The top of the center stub 758 extends through the vertical opening of the section of the column 622. The plurality of side arms, such as the side arms 752, may have a beveled, rim/upward extension, or have an L shape, such as As illustrated in Figure 32B, each of the side arms can include an inner surface 757, an outer surface 755, at least 38 201037173 χ νμτιχ two side surfaces (such as side surface 756), a top surface 754, and an internally angled surface 753 As shown in Fig. 32A, the spike shoe stud 75 can be an ethylene-based polymer column 62. 2 and softer polyamine § the top part of the § (or stud 616) two-part construction. Additional latch system

Figure 33A is a diagram illustrating an exemplary latching system. As depicted in Figure 33, the flash lock system relies on the ability to design a wide range of insertion and pull-out forces between the post 612 and the spring, split ring or female receptacle 604. The change to the distal end 634 on the post 622 and the corresponding change to the top edge 62 of the spring 6〇4 may, in certain embodiments, modify the total amount required to engage the post 622 to fasten to the elastomer 604. Insertion force. This modification may be substantial in some embodiments! The similar change in the number of angles between the bottom edge 63〇b on the post 622 and the corresponding change in the bottom edge 62 on the spring 6〇4 may be The total pull-out force of the post 622 to be fastened is modified in some embodiments. This modification may be substantial in some embodiments. (4) The degree of self-twisting increases to 9 degrees, and the force required for spraying or disengaging increases. The near-9G degree is incapable of folding or disengaging the post 622 to be fastened, while the lower angles (preferably less than 30, 25, 20 or 15 degrees) make the required insertion and pull-out forces relatively small. Therefore, the insertion and extraction forces can be controlled independently of each other. The change of the angular edge or the distal end of the post 634 independently controls the range of forces that can be used for insertion or withdrawal. The change of the spring gauge also controls the change in the range of insertion/pull forces. The change in tensile strength of the material 604 material has an equal change in the pressure range of both the insertion/extraction forces. The variety of methods for selecting the control lock insertion and pull-out force allows for a considerable range of time and the degree of freedom of the 201037173 33610pif. 33B is a diagram illustrating a detailed view of an exemplary latch system. The angled edge 630a and the distal end 634 shown in Figure 33B can have different or identical angles. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33B, the angled edge 630b can have an angle equal to 37.42 degrees, and the distal end 634 can have an angle equal to 39.33 degrees. FIG. 34A through FIG. 34D are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of the split ring 3400. The split ring 3400 is configured to receive a turn (not shown in this figure) to form a latched connection that is created when the post is at least partially received within the split ring. The flash lock connection includes a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a transverse axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal and lateral axes. The latching connection inhibits movement of the post and the split ring relative to one another in substantially lateral and lateral directions. The latching connection may also secure the post and the split ring together for a substantially longitudinal force in a first direction, but may be releasable for a substantially longitudinal force in a second direction, wherein the second direction is substantially Contrary to the first direction. As discussed above, the force required to release the post and the split ring from each other can vary from instance to instance. The split ring 3400 can include a central bore or aperture 3401 extending therethrough, and the central bore 34〇1 can be configured to receive at least a portion of the post. The inner surface is included and includes a first angled portion 34() 3, a second angled portion 3, and a saddle portion 34. 5 disposed between the second portion of the first angled portion. The saddle portion preferably defines an inner diameter of the opening 3400 and can be shaped by a groove or the like. (4) The ring in the column accepted by Weng 201037173

J>J01UpU The first-angled portion 3403 and the second angled portion 3407 can be configured to control the insertion and withdrawal forces of the column, as discussed above. Generally, the holding force and the insertion and extraction force of the split ring are divided by the first angled portion 3403 and the second angled portion 34〇7 with the saddle portion 3, the thickness of the split ring 3400, and/or Or diameter and opening ring pass =

G 〇 to control. In some embodiments, the first angled portion 3403 and the first angular portion are torn to a substantial young size such that the manpower and the force of the pig are substantially equal. In other embodiments, the acute angle between the saddle portion and the first angle portion 3403 can be less than the acute angle between the saddle portion 34〇5盥 angular portion 3407 such that a post such as the post 622 of Figure 33a is inserted. To the opening ring 34, the β is at or substantially less than the force removed from the split ring, or substantially less than the insertion force, so that the recording force is less than (slightly smaller than the opening of the opening ring 3) The insertion and pull-out force of the ring f. For example, any of a variety of rigid materials: the pull-out force nature of the small split ring. In some embodiments, two: = a suitable material for the green sheet. As an example Vinegar, poly- ugly amine, nylon, copolymer, secret, _ 1 Do not 201037173 33610pit amine phthalate. Referring now to Figures 35A-38B, schematically illustrates coupling one or more optional and optionally associated An embodiment of a split ring of an elastic ring that surrounds or is disposed on at least a portion of the split ring. The elastic ring can be configured to apply a consistent force on at least a portion of the split ring and/or a post received within the split ring Force to increase or maintain the bullet of the split ring Torque and shock resistance. In some embodiments, the elastic ring may be disposed on one or more portions of the split ring, the portion having limited or no spring force to prevent sudden mechanical stresses in the split ring Or vibrating g to release the column that is in. For example, the elastic ring can act as a shock absorber to allow the split ring to maintain joint integrity when a shock force is applied perpendicular to the direction of attachment. The elastic ring can be in the split ring Useful when including materials with limited spring force or no spring force, and for other reasons, such as conductivity, dielectric constant, lubricity, coefficient of thermal expansion, etc. Elastomeric rings may include a variety of suitable materials, without limitation Examples include rubber, vulcanized rubber, polymers, metals, plastics, elastomeric materials, and composite materials. Figures 35A and 35B are diagrams of an embodiment of a split ring 3500 in which a ring = ring 3510 is disposed on the top surface of the split ring. As discussed, the elastic ring 3510 can be configured to exert a substantially uniform force on a portion of the crucible that is at least partially received within the split ring % (8) In this embodiment, the % elasticity does not exert a force directly on the split ring 3500 because it does not surround the split ring. However, the 'elastic ring 3510 can be used to connect the column to the column by applying a force on the post. FIG. 36A and FIG. 36B are diagrams of an embodiment of a split ring 3600, wherein 42 201037173

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And FIG. 37A is an embodiment of the split ring 37A. The elastic W is placed on the top surface of the split ring. The I ^_circle ring is disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface to be at least partially received. A substantially uniform force is applied to the posts within the split ring. In addition, the sex: 71〇a can be configured to be surrounded and sprayed: f exerts its force. In this way, the second bomb; the ring = and the group '% with the sister-part turned over the towel-into the ring 3700a spring force. FIG. 38A and FIG. 38B are diagrams showing the embodiment of the split ring 38〇〇. The elastic ring 3810a is disposed on the top surface of the split ring, and the third 38A)a' is surrounded by the top surface and the surface of the ring. And the third elastic ring 0a, disposed on the bottom surface of the split ring, the ring 381〇a and the third elastic ring 3(10)a., can be configured to exert substantial on the column to the inside of the split ring Consistent force. Knife, ^ 43 201037173 33610pif Elastic ring 3810a, can be configured to exert a substantially uniform force on the portion around it. Split ring 3800 - Figs. 39A to 39C are views of an embodiment having a split ring auxiliary member % 3_. Open ring auxiliary part = ^ opening: 3_ in the top ring and bottom surface of the open ring _ = = = 2, the tension of the bomb can also increase 'and: 2: 10 pairs of tension spring constant Material (4) (for example, the opening of the field 裱 auxiliary part. The opening of the π ring auxiliary part 3 is formed using a material of spring strength value of == ΓΓ °. For example, metal or plastic = port % auxiliary part 3· can have various cross-sectional shapes, including For example, a polygon shape, a circular shape, a square shape, a rectangular shape, and an irregular figure 4GAS® 42Β are diagrams that are configured to receive a column (this figure is a diagram of its reading in the ring of its connection). The shed is a diagram of an embodiment of a (four) Μ configuration to receive a square ring 4000 connected by a column. The square ring 4 〇〇〇 may include a central hole or aperture 4_ extending through it, and the central aperture 働丨At least a portion of the column can be received to receive the central aperture surface including an inner surface including an angled portion 4003, a second angled portion 4〇〇7, and a first angled portion and a second angled portion Saddle portion 4005 between. Saddle portion 4005 The inner diameter of the split ring 4〇〇〇 is defined and can be configured by 44 201037173 to engage the corresponding annular groove in the received column. The square ring 4_ can continuously surround the center hole / 〇〇1, biting like a square The split ring side may include a split, gap or discontinuity 3〇D, or the discontinuity 4 (10) may be sized or sized to allow the rigid split ring to flex or move when the post is inserted therein. Thus, in some implementations In the example, the ring that does not include a crack, a gap, or a discontinuity is formed of an elastic material that stretches or Ο when the column is inserted into the center hole to form a flash lock. FIG. 42A and FIG. 42B are diagrams showing that the crack is not included. Or another embodiment of a curved ring 4200 of discontinuities. In some embodiments, the ring without the breach may be formed from an amine based plastic or other suitable material having desirable extended properties. 43D is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a latch housing 435, including a split ring slot 4357 configured to receive a split ring or similar structure (not shown). The latch housing can be coupled Connected with the first component, which is configured to The second component forms a latch. For example, the latch housing 4350 can be received in a piece of furniture that is configured to latch to a second piece of furniture. In other embodiments, the latch housing 4350 The first medical component is configured to engage and latch to the second medical component. In the illustrated embodiment, the latch housing 435 has

Round the face. However, the cross-sectional shape of the latch housing may also be polygonal, curved or irregular. The V latch housing 4350 includes a split ring slot 4357 that is configured to receive the split ring. Where the split ring has been inserted into the split ring slot 4357, the latch housing 4350 can be inserted into a recess or hole in the first component. 45 201037173 33610pif For example, a wood, plastic or metal part and column can be inserted into the split ring via the housing aperture 43S5 to dissipate the second component and the housing milk pan and the first component. In some embodiments, the housing aperture extends completely perpendicular to the split ring slot 4357 so that the post can be inserted into the housing parallel to the top and bottom surfaces of the housing. In this manner, the flash lock housing 43 50 and the split ring can be used as an alternative to the cam in the cam lock system. In other embodiments, the housing bore 4355 can extend in different directions, but still provide access to the post to be inserted into the split ring received within the split ring slot 4357. 〇 Figures 44A-44D are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of a housing 4450 including a built-in split ring 44〇〇. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer casing 445 〇 and the split ring 4400 form a single unit piece (the groovy "(3)). This outer casing can be made by molding methods known in the art, such as metal or plastic injection molding. In other embodiments, the outer casing 445 and the split ring 44A may be part of a separate piece that is adapted to be coupled together. The outer casing 4450 and the split ring may be simultaneously molded using known metal or plastic injection molding techniques. The peripheral portion 4450 can be received, for example, in a first component of the first piece of furniture such that the post can be inserted into the central aperture 4401 of the split ring 4400 to form a latched connection between the split ring 4400 and the post. In some embodiments, the split ring central bore 4401 can extend parallel to the top and bottom surfaces of the outer casing 445, and the outer casing can be used as an alternative to the cam in the cam lock latch system. Figures 45A-45C are illustrative and The rotating wheel 4570 is coupled to the diagram of an embodiment of the post 4522. The post 4522 includes a distal tip having a first angled edge 4534, a second angled edge 46 201037173 4530 disposed proximate the first angled edge, and therebetween Transition portion 4532. As discussed above with reference to Figure 33A, modifying the angle between the first angular edge 4534 and the longitudinal axis of the column loose 2 can affect the insertion of the post 4522 into the split ring (eg, Figure 3 through Figure 3) The force required in the open loop of the schematic ride in 4 D. In some embodiments, the acute angle between the first angular edge 4534 and the longitudinal axis of the post 4522 can be increased to increase the required insertion force. Modifying the angle between the second angular edge 4530 and the longitudinal axis of the column 4522 can affect the force required to remove the column (eg, the pull-out force). In the case of -1, the shift can increase the second An acute angle between the angled edge 4530 and the longitudinal axis of the post 4522 to increase the pullout force required to remove the received post. The post 4522 preferably includes a stem 4538' disposed adjacent the second angled edge 4530 and disposed on the stem An annular groove 4536 is formed between the second angular edge and the second angular edge. The annular groove 4536 can be configured to reciprocate, for example, a saddle as illustrated in the figure. 卩3405 open the alpha ring saddle (SpHt face saddle) to 4522 is lightly connected to the open sigma ring and forms a (four) connection. Therefore, it can be based on the upcoming 4522 The annular groove 4536 is selected to be sized and shaped U. The post 4522 is coupled to the wheel 4570 at the proximal end of the rod 4538. In some embodiments, the wheel may be a ball bearing wheel having a rod and a rod. 4538 is connected to the inner wall 4575 from the inner control to the outer rail 4957, and the multiple ball bearings 4577 placed in the inner and outer rails. The wheel 4570 can further include a bearing disc (not shown in this figure) The display is configured to support the ball bearings between the inner rail 4571 and the outer + lane 4573. In this manner, the outer rail 4575 can be rotated relative to the inner rail 47 201037173 33610pif 4571 by passing over the ball bearings disposed therebetween. The post 4522 can be coupled to a split ring or similar female receptacle (e.g., a non-opening ring receptacle) to form a latched connection therebetween. In some embodiments, the split ring is configured to be insertable or insertable into a portion of one piece of furniture to be assembled. A post 4522 can be inserted into the split ring to provide the functionality of the wheel 4570 to the piece of furniture. Thus, the posts 4522 and wheels 4570 illustrated schematically in Figures 45A-45C can be implemented in a number of applications, such as drawer guiding systems, assembly kits, computer keyboard sliders, and other applications. 46A-46C are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of a latch housing 4600 configured to receive a post to form a latched connection. The latch housing 46〇〇 includes a split ring 461〇 that is placed between the top and bottom surfaces of the housing. The split ring 4610 is disposed on a seat 4615 formed in the outer casing 46. Seat 4615 is configured to support open ring 4610 at a point between the top surface and the bottom surface of outer casing 4600. The latch housing 4600 includes an aperture or opening 4620 configured to provide an access post to the split ring 461A. The aperture 4620 can comprise a variety of cross-sectional shapes including polygonal shapes, hexagonal shapes, curved shapes, and irregular shapes. The shape of the aperture 4620 can be configured to match the shape of the post that is intended to be coupled to the split ring 461〇. In some embodiments, a hexagonal post can be inserted into the hexagonal aperture 4620 to inhibit rotation of the received post relative to the latch housing 46A. In other embodiments, a circular post can be inserted into the hexagonal aperture 462 to permit rotation of the received post relative to the latch housing 46A. The flash lock peripheral 4600 further includes attachment features 4630 disposed on an outer surface of the housing. Attachment features 463A can include barbs, tapered points, hooks, 48 201037173 sharp points, tweezers, or the like, and can be configured to grasp an object used to place the outer casing. For example, the outer casing 4600 can be inserted into a recess or hole in a piece of assembled furniture, and the attachment feature 4630 can be configured to block or substantially resist by grasping or frictionally engaging the piece of furniture. Prevent the outer casing from coming off the recess. Housing 4600 can be formed from a variety of suitable materials, including but not limited to plastic, metal, and/or high dielectric materials (e.g., ceramic). 47A through 47F are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of a post configured to spray at least one split ring to form a latched connection therebetween. Figure 47A is a diagram of a double ended post 4722a configured to connect and mate a female split ring to form two latched connections. The first end 4729a of the post 4722a includes a first angled edge 4734a, a second angled edge 4732a, and a transition portion 4732a disposed therebetween. The first end 4729a of the post 4722a is coupled to the stem 4738a by an annular groove portion 4536a. The second end 4729a of the post 4722a includes a first angled edge 4734a', a second angled edge 4732a', and a transition portion 4732a' disposed therebetween. The second end 4729a of the post 4722a is coupled to the stem 4738a by an annular groove portion 4536a. As discussed above with reference to Figures 33A and 45A through 45C, 'the first end 4729a and the second end 4729a, the geometry can be selected to control the insertion of the pin 4722a into and from a given split ring or female receptacle. The force required to remove. Similarly, annular recesses 4736a, 4736a may be used to supplement and/or engage the split ring saddle when the post 4722a forms a lock connection with a split ring or similar female receptacle. The rod 4738a can have any of a variety of cross-sectional shapes, preferably including, but not limited to, polygonal shapes, hexagons, squares, curved shapes, rounded shapes, and irregular shapes. For example, Figure 47B is a double ended column 4722b 49 201037173 3361〇pif: which is substantially identical to the double ended column 4722a of Figure 47A, except that the rod 4738b in Figure 47B is circular rather than polygonal. The shape of the rod 4738a is selected to promote or inhibit rotation of the post 4722a relative to the open sigma ring, female receptor or housing. Figure 47C is a diagram of a post 4722c containing a housing 4700c. The outer casing 47〇〇c can be inserted into the recess to lightly connect the post 47 to another object, such as a medical device or a piece of assembled furniture. The outer casing 4700a includes attachment features 4701c disposed on an outer surface of the outer casing. The attachment feature 47〇lc can include a barb, a cone=, a hook, a sharp point, or the like, and can be configured to frictionally engage an object used to place the outer casing. In some embodiments, the attachment feature 47〇lc can be configured to prevent the outer casing from disengaging from the recess by frictionally engaging or grasping the inner surface of the recess. The mast 4722c includes a first end 4729c that is disposed opposite the housing and that is coupled to the housing 47〇〇c by a rod 4738c. The first end 4729c of the post 4722c includes a first angled edge 4734c, a second angled edge 4732c, and a transition portion 4732c disposed therebetween. Column 4722c also includes an annular groove 4736c disposed between first end 4729c and rod 4738c. Rod 4738c can comprise any of a variety of cross-sectional shapes, including but not limited to polygonal shapes, hexagons, squares, curved shapes, circles, and irregular shapes. For example, Figure 47D is a diagram of a post 4722d that includes a housing 4700d similar to the post 4722c of Figure 47C, except that the rod 4738 in Figure 47D is circular rather than polygonal. The shape of the rod 4738d can be selected to promote or inhibit rotation of the post 4722d relative to the split ring, female receptacle or housing. For example, if the post 4722d is to be received within the hexagonal channel 50 201037173 in another housing, then the rod 4738d can be polygonal to inhibit rotation of the post 4722d relative to the housing' or can be rounded to allow the column to be relative to The rotation of the outer casing. Figure 47E is a diagram of a post 4722e that includes a housing 4700e. The post 4722e includes a first end 4729e having a first angled portion 4734e at the distal end, a circular portion 4733e disposed proximate the first angled portion, a transition portion 4732e disposed proximate to the circular portion, and disposed adjacent the transition portion The second angled portion 4730e. The acute angle formed between the first angled portion 4734e and the second angled portion 473 can affect the force required to insert the column 4722e into and out of a given split ring or female latch receptacle. . The curvature or shape of the circular portion 4733e can also affect the force required to insert the post 4722e into a given split ring or female latch receptacle. The post also includes an annular groove 4736e disposed adjacent the first end 4729e. The annular groove 4736e can be configured to receive a portion of the split ring to place the post 4722e relative to the split ring and form a latching connection therebetween. A rod 4738 is disposed between the recess 4736e and the outer casing 4700e. As discussed above with reference to Figures 47A-47D, the shape of the rod 4738e can vary depending on the shape of the housing, split ring or female receptacle into which the post 4722e is to be inserted and the desired latching connection (e.g., 'fixed or rotatable) . The outer casing 470〇e is longer than the outer casing depicted in Figures 47C and 47D, and the attachment feature 4701e is deeper and more distinct than the attachment features depicted in Figures 47C and 47D. The deeper attachment feature 4701e may be preferred where the outer casing 470〇e is inserted into a recess in a lower density material (e.g., low density calendered paperboard). The housing 4700e can also include a slot 47Ue that is configured to provide some flexibility to the exterior of the housing. Figure 47F is a diagram of a column 4722f. ^ 51 201037173 33610pif It comprises a housing 47〇〇f substantially similar to the housing shown in Figure 47E. The outer casing 4700f does not include a slot and has a slightly different size than the outer casing of Figure 47. 48A through 48C are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of a post 4822 that is in contact with a caster (wohei). Gui 4822 includes a distal tip having a first angled edge 4834, a first corner edge 4830 disposed adjacent the first angled edge, and a transition portion 4832 therebetween. The post 4822 further includes a stem 4838 disposed proximate the second angled edge 4830 and an annular recess 4836 disposed between the stem and the second angled edge. The post 4822 is coupled to the caster 487A at the proximal end. Most existing caster products, the Ricos®, are connected to n-turns, which often cause the casters to fall outside of their desired outer casing. The casters 487 can be attached to the housing by the posts 4822 without the use of an open compression ring, resulting in a more stable and sinful connection. Any of the columns or female receptacles disclosed herein can be combined with conventional hardware (e.g., ball bearing wheel readers) to establish a secure and splicable connection between two or two upper assemblies. 49A through 50C are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of a post that is lightly coupled to the outer casing. Figs. 49A-49C illustrate a first embodiment of a post 4922 coupled to the outer casing 4900. The outer casing 4900 is positioned in the column in this embodiment. Near end. The post 4922 extends from one side of the outer casing 49 and the outer casing includes a side attachment = attachment feature 49G1. The attached feature grain is preferably fused to the surface of the recess in which the outer casing is placed. In some embodiments attachment features 4901 include barbs or tapered points that are configured to prevent removal of the housing side from the recess. The outer casing 4_ includes a face bores 4955 disposed in the bottom surface of the casing 52 201037173 JJOlUpii. As shown in Fig. 49C, the top surface of the outer casing 49 is a flat surface. Column 4922 includes a circular rod 4938. As shown in Figures 50A through 50C, the rod can have any of a variety of different cross-sectional shapes, including hexagonal, polygonal, curved, and irregular shapes. Figures 51A-51C are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of a housing 5100 having an attachment feature 5001 disposed on a side. The housing 51A also includes an opening 5107 that is configured to allow access to a post or similar male component to access a split ring or female receptacle embedded within the 〇 housing 5100. Many furniture manufacturers construct furniture components only in the lateral and longitudinal directions (e.g., X and y) to access components that are being cut, drilled, or otherwise manipulated. As a result, these manufacturers are unable to drill or form a bore in the side of the product. The embodiment schematically depicted in Figures 49A-51C can be mounted to a hole or two seats on the face of the part or assembly. In a second example, a hole or recess can be drilled at the edge of one of the faces or routed to expose the male or female receptacle to form a latched connection between the two components. FIG. 52A to FIG. 52D are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of the outer casing 5200. The outer raft 4 5200 can include an upper portion 5260 and a lower portion 5262. In some embodiments, the upper portion 526(R) may have a larger diameter than the lower portion M2. In some embodiments, the upper portion 526A can include an attachment feature 5201 that surrounds the outer periphery of the outer casing 52〇〇. Attachment feature 52〇1 can be configured to frictionally engage a surface (e.g., to secure) housing 52〇〇 in a recess in one of the components. The lower portion 5260 can include an opening or gap that divides the portion 5260 into two portions, preferably halves 5224a, 5224b. For this implementation 53 201037173 33610pif The two halves 5224a, 5224b depicted by the example may define a channel or aperture 524〇 configured to receive a portion of a post or similar male flash lock assembly. The opening may allow the halves 5224a, 5224b to extend around the longitudinal axis of the channel 5240 when a portion of the post or similar structure is inserted into the opening. This configuration allows the halves 5224a, 5224b to frictionally engage or grasp the posts that are attached. The lower portion 5260 can also include a split ring 521〇 formed therein. The split ring 5210 and the outer casing 5200 can be integral or separate. In one embodiment, the split ring 5210 and the outer casing 5200 are molded as a single piece. Figures 53A-53C are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of a post 5322 including a planar element 5390 disposed on the proximal end of the post. Column 5322 can be used to hold components that require frequent detachability. For example, the post 5322 can be used to pin or hold a piece of material to a piece of low density material that cannot be used with a male bar with barbed tweezers or features. As shown, the columns and female receptors described and illustrated herein can be used in a variety of applications. For example, Luke = the column and the female receiver are used in the following applications: = ready-to-assemble furniture connector, furniture drawer assembly system ^ drawer slide system, snap-on drawer handle, door handle , eight other door hardware, assembled or pre-assembled cabinets (including total and/or closet cabinets), assembled or pre-assembled displays (=displays and/or advertising displays displayed), outdoor dresses = (fencmg ) systems, automotive interiors (including internal and external roof and door panels), steamers that can replace bolt fastening methods, military applications (including toolless and fast applications for equipment), space applications (including when replacing space) Ship assembly turning screw 201037173 inspection of the Japanese Guardian Jin Tianyu in the austonauts (overronauts to overcome the torque requirements of zero gravity), bridge surgery applications (including spine and knee applications), electrical connectors, doors, window frames , for building panel systems, mobile homes, interiors of aircraft, and interiors of automobiles, and/or manufacturing enclosures, including wall systems, doors, dashboards, Pipeline equipment and electrical applications. In electrical connector applications, the posts and receptacles can be made of a conductive material and the lock connection peripheral can be made of a non-conductive material. The benefits of these configurations include the ability to clamp on connector components for continuous effective electrical contact while not providing electrical disconnection during mechanical stress (eg, vibration, shear or tension) . The above description is given by way of example and not limitation. Those skilled in the art will be able to contemplate the variations and modifications within the scope of the invention disclosed herein. Furthermore, the various features of the embodiments disclosed herein may be used alone or in different combinations of one another and are not intended to be limited to the particular combinations described herein. Therefore, the scope of the patent application is not limited by the illustrated embodiments. While the various embodiments of the invention have been described hereinabove, it will be understood Similarly, the various figures may be used to illustrate the example architecture or other configurations of the present invention to assist in understanding the features and functionality of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the illustrated example =, but rather an alternative architecture and configuration can be implemented to implement the desired features = real dying alternative functionality, logical 4 entities / 7 desired features of the invention The name of the contact can be made in various types of ^ 55 201037173 33610ρϋ cut. In addition, for the flowcharts, the operation descriptions, and the method items, the order of the steps presented herein should not be construed as being in the Although the invention has been described above in terms of various illustrative embodiments and embodiments, it should be understood that the various features, novels, and singularities described in one or more of the individual embodiments It is not limited to the specific embodiments described. These example embodiments may be applied to one or more of the other embodiments of the invention, either alone or in various combinations. This is the case whether or not the traces are traced and the sign is presented as part of the described example. Therefore, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by the above-described linen embodiment. The terms and phrases used in this document, as well as variations thereof, are to be interpreted as open and not limiting, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Examples are as follows: 丄 Term: Included shall be understood to mean "including but not limited" or a similar meaning; the term "example" is used to provide an illustrative "example" of an item in the discussion, rather than an exhaustive or restrictive list; The term "" is understood to mean at least one, "one or more" or similar meanings; and adjectives such as "practical", "traditional", "normal", "standard", "known" and Terms in a similar sense should not be interpreted as limiting a bribe to a project that can be used at a given time, but can be understood to cover the conventional, traditional, or Positive f or standard technology. Also, to the extent that the technology is known or will be known to those skilled in the art, such technology encompasses those skilled in the art that will become or will become apparent to those skilled in the art. 56 201037173 ^The project group associated with the conjunction "and" should not be construed as requiring that each of their items be present in the group, but rather as "and / or" unless otherwise stated . Similarly, a group of items associated with the conjunction "or" should not be construed as requiring the exclusion of the group, and should be construed as "and/or" unless otherwise stated. In addition, although the items, elements or components of the present invention may be described or claimed in the singular form, the plural forms are within the scope of the invention unless explicitly stated to be limited to the singular. ^ In some examples, such as "one or more", "at least", "but not limited to the existence of extensible words and phrases such as j's other contact words, should not be understood as meaning", in the possible forest extensions An example of a sexual phrase hopes or requires a comparison of = range. The term "module" does not imply that the singularity or functionality described or claimed as part of the module is organized as a composite. In fact, any or all of the various components of the module (whether control logic or other components) can be combined in a single-package or separately and can be further distributed in multiple locations. Further, various embodiments set forth herein are illustrative of block diagrams, flow diagrams, and other descriptions. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the embodiments of the invention and their various (four) generations can be implemented in the context of an example of the invention. In other words, the money map and its accompanying description should not be construed as mandatory—specific architecture or configuration. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a top perspective view showing a first version of a swaying receiving groove according to an embodiment of the present invention. 57 201037173 j^oiupu Figure 2 is a diagram showing a bottom view of the first version of the fin stabilizer groove of the figure. Figure 3 is a top perspective view illustrating a second version of the fin resting groove in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a diagram showing a bottom perspective view of a second version of the fin stabilizer groove of FIG. 3. Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional view of a wedge lip or barb inserted into a fin cavity of a surfboard watercraft in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a top perspective view illustrating a second version of a fin stabilizer in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.曰 VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW View Z is the fourth version of the fin stabilizer 8 of the Langtu 8 (4) f 1G is (4) the fin stabilizer according to the embodiment of the present invention is attached to the fin sinking groove, _ , (4) m2 S, the column of the fin stabilizer is inserted into the rocker. Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the column of the fin and the fin of the fin. Fig. 8 shows the first version of the attachment between the moon and the fin hole. A diagram of a second version of the attachment between the fins of the reduced fins in accordance with the present invention. Figure 13 is a diagram illustrating the design of a skew spring in accordance with an example of the present invention. 58 201037173 Figure 14 is a diagram illustrating a fin stabilizer plug design in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 15 is a view showing the design of a fin connector according to another example of the present invention. Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating a skew spring lock depicting a possible zip lock position on a fin on a fin in accordance with the present invention. Figure 17 is a side elevational view of an embodiment of a locking mechanism disclosed herein with a swaying attachment of an open J garment assembly. Figure 18 is a side elevational view of a fin of an open ended assembly illustrating one embodiment of the locking mechanism disclosed herein. Figure 19 is a diagrammatic view showing a detailed view of an open column assembly of one embodiment of the locking mechanism disclosed herein. Figure 20 is a diagram illustrating a skate board assembly of one embodiment of the locking mechanism disclosed herein. 21 is a diagram of a furniture assembly illustrating one embodiment of a locking mechanism disclosed herein. Figure 22 is a cross-sectional, cross-sectional view illustrating one embodiment of the locking mechanism disclosed herein. Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view illustrating one embodiment of the locking mechanism disclosed herein. 24A and 24B are top and cross-sectional views, respectively, of an exemplary base housing of an embodiment of the locking mechanism disclosed herein. 24C and 24D are respectively a plan view and a cross-sectional view of an exemplary base housing cover of an embodiment of the locking mechanism disclosed herein. 24E and 24F respectively illustrate the implementation of the locking mechanism disclosed herein. 59 201037173 ^^oiupir Example and cross-sectional view of an exemplary split ring. A cross-sectional view of an exemplary device (stud) that will be used with the device disclosed herein. Figure 25 depicts an exploded perspective view of a single cleat in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention disclosed herein. Figure 26 depicts an exploded perspective view of a & bottom and a plurality of cleats in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 27 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary device receiver. Figure 28A is a diagram illustrating an exemplary stud with a vertical extraction opening. Figure 28B is an illustration of an exemplary stud with a horizontal extraction opening. Figure 29 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary vertical extractor device. Figure 30 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary horizontal extractor device. Figure 31 is a front elevational view of an exemplary low profile cleat design. Figure 31 is an ISO view of an exemplary low profile cleat design. Figure 32A is a front elevational view of an exemplary spike shoe stud. Figure 32B is a Is's view of an exemplary spiked stud. Figure 33A is a diagram illustrating an exemplary latching system. = is a diagram illustrating a detailed view of an exemplary flash lock system. The figure shows a perspective view of a _ κ open ring configured to form a flash lock connection with a post. The bribe is illustrated in the side view of the opening ring of Figure 34. The drawing is a plan view showing a plan view of the split ring of Fig. 34. 60 201037173 Figure 34D is a bottom plan view illustrating the split ring of Figure 34A. Figure 35A is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of an exemplary split ring configured to form a latched connection with a post. Figure 35B is a view illustrating a side view of the split ring of Figure 35A. Figure 36A is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of an exemplary open ring configured to form a latch with a post.

Opening Fig. 36B is a view illustrating a side view of the split ring of Fig. 36A. Figure 37A is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of an illustrative ring configured to form a latched connection with a post. Figure 37B is a view illustrating a side view of the split ring of Figure 37A. f 38A is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of an exemplary opening % configured to form a flash lock connection with a post. Figure 38B is a view illustrating a side view of the split ring of Figure 38A. Figure. Figure 39A is a perspective view illustrating a split ring with a split ring assist

Figure 39B is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional view of the split ring of Figure 39A. Figure 39C is a diagram showing a top plan view of the split ring with the figure removed. Tupee is a view showing a side view of a square ring having no opening, which is a side view of a square ring of 4GA. Figure 41A is a top plan view of a 5 (four) square split ring. Figure 41B is a view showing a side view of the split ring of _41A. Figure 42 is a diagram illustrating a non-round and a plan of the work. 2010.2010.173. Fig. 42B is a view illustrating a side view of the ring of Fig. 42A. Figure is a diagram showing a top perspective view of the outer casing for the split ring. Figure 43B is a bottom perspective view illustrating the outer casing of Figure 43A. Figure 43C is a view illustrating a side view of the outer casing of Figure 43A. Tucher is a diagram showing the front view of the outer shell of the figure. The figure is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of a cymbal that includes a split ring and is configured to form a flash lock connection with the post.

Figure 44 is a view showing a side view of the outer casing of Figure 44. Figure 44C is a view showing a front view of the outer casing of Figure 44. Figure 44D is a diagram illustrating a bottom view of the outer casing of Figure 44. Figure 45 is a perspective view showing a column having a wheel that is worn to the proximal end of the column. Figure 45A is a view illustrating a side view of the column with the wheel of Figure 45. Figure 45C is a view for explaining a front view of the column with wheels of Figure 45. Figure 46 is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of a lock housing configured to receive a post to form a latched connection.

Figure 46 is a side elevational view of the latch housing of Figure 46. Figure 46C is a top plan view illustrating the latch housing of Figure 46. Figures 47A through 47F are diagrams of various embodiments of a column configured to fit at least one split ring to form a latched connection. Figure 48 is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of a post coupled to a caster. Figure 48 is a view showing a front view of the column and casters of Figure 48. Figure 48C is a view illustrating a side view of the post and casters of Figure 48. Figure 49 is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of a housing coupled to a circular post. 62 201037173 Figure 49B is a side view showing the outer casing and the column of Figure 49A. Figure 49C is a diagram illustrating a top view of the outer casing and the post of Figure 49A. Figure 50 is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of a housing coupled to a hexagonal post. Figure 50B is a view illustrating a side view of the outer casing and the post of Figure 5A. Figure 50C is a plan view showing the outer casing and the column of Figure 5A. Figure 51A is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of an outer casing having a split ring configured to receive a post to form a latched connection. Figure 51B is a front elevational view showing the outer casing and split ring of Figure 51A. Figure 51C is a view illustrating a plan view of the outer casing of Figure 51A. Figure 52A is a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of an outer casing including a split ring formed therein. Figure 52B is a bottom perspective view illustrating the outer casing of Figure 52A. Figure 52C is a diagram illustrating a front view of the outer casing of Figure 52A. Figure 52D is a view illustrating a side view of the outer casing of Figure 52a. Figure 53A is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of a post coupled to a planar element. Figure 53B is a view illustrating a side view of the post and the planar member of Figure 53A. Figure 53C is a diagram illustrating a bottom view of the post and the planar member of Figure 53A. [Main component symbol description] i50: fin stabilizer groove 152: lower portion 154: upper portion 156: coarse pitch thread 158: round outer surface π〇: truncated conical surface 63

201037173 JJOlUpiI 162: Flange 170: fin stabilizer groove 172: upper portion 174: flange 176: perforation 178: bottom portion 180: base 182: barb or wedge lip/wedge 184: fin hole 186 : protrusion 18 8 . top surface 190 : fin chamber 192 : adhesive or fast curing epoxy resin 200 : fin stabilizer groove 202 : wedge lip 204 : lower portion 206 : radially extending flange 208 : ring Groove 210: fin stabilizer 220: fin stabilizer groove 222: wedge lip 224: lower portion 226: radially extending flange 228: annular groove 64 201037173 230: truncated conical surface 232: base 270: Column 272: Watercraft Fin Stabilizer 274: Outer Diameter 276: Inner Diameter 278A, 278B: First Undercut Groove 280: Second Undercut Groove® 282: Circumferential Spring 300: Circumferential Spring 302: Less The fin receiving groove 302: the outer casing 304: the shaft 306: the groove 400: the fin receiving groove 402: the thread 〇 500: the non-circular fin folding groove 502: the inclined ring magazine 504: the column 506: the rod 600: cleat assembly 602: outer casing 604: split ring spring 606: outer casing cover 65 201037173 608: cleat cavity 610: device receiver 612: center hole 61 6: top portion 616: cleat 618: internal cavity 620: aperture 622: post 624a, 624b: inner edge 624: inner edge 626: aperture 628: annular groove 630a, 630b: angled edge 632: outer diameter 634 : distal end 638: side extraction aperture 638: horizontal extraction opening 640, 642, 644, 646: layer 640: top layer 646: thickness 650: cleat assembly matrix 652: first portion 654: cleat cavity 656: second portion 66 201037173 ----X--- 658: orifice 660: bottom surface 704: tweezers 707 (a), 707 (b): via attachment assembly 708: retention groove 710: attachment member 716: vertical extraction Opening - 720: Vertical extractor device ^ 722: Handle 723: Middle portion 724: Pocket 725: Stud top 726: Insert pin 730: Horizontal extractor device 731: Pocket 732: Tubular handle 〇 733: Cylindrical Head portion 734: Insert pin 735: Curved extension 740: Low profile cleat 741: Curved outer edge 742: Top portion 743: Surface 744: Adhesion friction section 67 201037173 -7 JU 1VU11 745: Center ring 746 : Channel 750: Studded Studs 752: Side Arm 753: Internal Angled Surface 754: Top Surface 7 55: outer surface 756: side surface 757: inner surface 758: center stub 1700: split ring assembly 1701: column 1702: housing cover 1703: split ring spring 1704: outer casing 1705: annular groove 1710: top portion 1711: top Angle 1712: intermediate groove 1713: bottom corner 1714: bottom portion 1715: flat top surface 1716: flat bottom surface 1717: flat or convex outer surface 68 201037173 1800 1801 1802 1803 1809 1810 1811 1812 〇1813 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2105 2106 Q 2107 3400 3401 3403 3405 3407 3500 3510 Open column assembly Open column First housing cover Second housing cover Top part First groove Thicker part Second groove mouth Skate plate Locking assembly Skate plate Lower part Wheel base skating Plate surface part screw wood base A wood board B split ring center hole or aperture first angled portion saddle portion second angled portion split ring elastic ring 69 201037173 3600 : split ring 3610a': second elastic ring 3610a: first Elastic ring 3700a: split ring 3700: split ring 3710a': second elastic ring 3710a: first elastic ring 3800: split ring 3810a'': third elastic ring 38 10a': second elastic ring 3810a: first elastic ring 3900: split ring 3920: split ring auxiliary part 4000: square ring/opening ring 4001: center hole or opening 4003: first angled portion 4005: saddle portion 4007 : second angled portion 4100 : square split ring 4130 : split, gap or discontinuity 4200 · bending ring 4350 : latch housing 4355 : housing aperture 4357 : split ring slot 70 201037173 4400 : built-in split ring 4401 : center hole 4450: outer casing 4522: post 4530: second angular edge 4532: transition portion 4534: first angular edge 4536a: annular groove portion 〇 4536: annular groove 4538: rod 4570: rotatable wheel 4571: inner Track 4575: outer rail 4577: ball bearing 4600: flash lock housing 4610: split ring q 4620: aperture or opening 4630: attachment feature 4700c: housing 4700d: housing 4700e: housing 4700f: housing 4701c: attachment feature 4711e: narrow Slot 71 201037173 ^ \J Λ \J ± Λ. 4722a: double ended column/pin 4722b: double ended column 4722c: column 4722d: column 4722e: column 4722f: column 4729a': second end 4729a: first end 4729c: One end 4729e: first end 4730e: second angle Degree portion 4732a': second angular edge 4732a': transition portion 4732a: second angular edge 4732a: transition portion 4732c: second angular edge/transition portion 4732e: transition portion 4733e: circular portion 4734a: first Angled edge 4734a: first angular edge 4734c: first angular edge 4734e: first angled portion 4736a, 4736a': annular groove 4736c: annular groove 72 201037173 4736e: annular groove 4738a: rod 4738b: rod 4738c: Rod 4738d: Rod 4822: 枉 4830: Second angled edge 4832: Transition portion 〇 4834: First angular edge 4836: Annular groove 4838: Rod 4870: Caster 4900: Housing 4901: Attachment feature 4922: Column 4938: Round rod q 4955: Face pupil 5001: Attachment feature 5100: Housing 5107: Opening 5200: Housing 5201: Attachment feature 5210: Split ring 5224a, 5224b: Half 73 201037173 5240: Channel or aperture 5260: Upper part 5262 ·•lower part 5322: post 5390: planar element

Claims (1)

201037173 VII. Application for a patent, a system comprising a female receptacle and a column: a central opening parallel to the receptacle longitudinally through the female interface; a portion of the second portion, wherein the longitudinal axis of the first portion of the aperture mi-I forms a first acute angle; and the second portion of the central interface of the female Ο ,, wherein the second portion is a tenth, a longitudinal axis forming a second acute angle; and a saddle portion disposed between the ninth knife and the second portion; and the column having a longitudinal axis, the column comprising: first An angular edge having a corner edge S and a longitudinal axis of the column forming a third sharpened first first angular edge and a second angular edge disposed therein, wherein the longitudinal axis is formed fourth An acute angle; a groove disposed at a corner edge; and a proximity to the groove having a farther than the second === two distal ends, each of which is configured to receive at least the column - The second recess receives at least some portions of the saddle portion, a, second, and The third and fourth acute angles are configured to control the force required to remove the force from the person to the female receptacle. Further, the groove i ring is as described in the first item of the Lifan Garden, wherein the flash lock system as described in claim i, wherein the 75 201037173 ^ ^ \J Λ. W Λ.第. The portion of the first portion is in a state of engagement to engage the region of the second angular edge when the female receptacle receives at least portions of the post. 4. (4) Pure as described in claim 1 wherein the first acute angle is different from the second acute angle. The latch system of claim 4, wherein the first acute angle is smaller than the second acute angle. 6. The latch system of claim 1, wherein the third acute angle is different from the fourth acute angle. The latch system of claim 6, wherein the third acute angle is smaller than the fourth acute angle. 8. The latch system of claim 1, wherein the post further comprises a circular portion disposed between the first angled edge and the second angled edge. 9. The latch system of claim 1, wherein the female receptacle comprises a loop. 10. The latch system of claim 9, wherein the female receptacle comprises a split ring. 11. The latch system of claim 1, wherein the female receptacle is coupled to a housing, wherein the housing includes the central aperture configured to be provided to the female receptacle The passage of the column inlet. 12. The latch system of claim 11, wherein the outer casing comprises attachment features disposed on an outer surface of the outer casing. 13. The latch system of claim 11, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the channel is configured to inhibit relative positioning of the column when the portion of the post is received by the 76 201037173 negative connector The rotation of the female receptacle. The latching system of claim 13, wherein the rod has a polygonal cross-sectional shape. 15. The latch system of claim 13, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the rod is curved. 16. The latch system of claim 1, further comprising an elastic ring configured to surround at least a portion of the post when the one of the jaws is received within the 0 female receptacle . The latching system of claim 1, wherein the central aperture has a polygonal cross-sectional shape. The latching system of claim 1, wherein the central aperture has a curved cross-sectional shape. The latching system of claim 1, wherein the mast is coupled to the housing including the attachment feature. 20. A method of forming a latched connection between a first object and a second object, the method comprising: providing a female receptacle and a column as described in claim 1; Coupling with the first object; coupling the post to the second object; and, inserting at least some portions of the post into a central aperture of the female receptacle such that the recess receives At least some portions of the saddle portion. 21. A latching system comprising a female receptacle and a post: the female receptacle comprising: extending substantially in a direction parallel to the female receptacle in the direction of the axis a central opening of the center hole σ inner boundary surface at 77 201037173, wherein the first portion is longitudinally woven with the longitudinal receiving ridge; the central opening is Defining a second portion of the surface, wherein the second portion forms a second acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the female interface; and a saddle portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion And the post has a longitudinal axis, the post comprising: a first angular edge, wherein the first angular edge forms a third acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the post; proximate to the first angular edge And a second angular edge disposed, wherein the second angular edge forms a / corner with the longitudinal axis of the column, and a groove disposed adjacent to the second angular edge, wherein At least some portions of the column are received by the i receptor such that Receiving groove portion of at least some portion of the saddle. A latching device comprising: - a split ring comprising: an insertion angle for engaging an insertion angle of a rod; and a pull-out angle for engaging a pull-out angle of a rod; and a rod, The method includes: two parts ==== for pulling out the pull-out angle of the opening ring of the split ring ^ 23. The angular geometry of the flashing split ring as described in claim 22 The range of shapes is self-contained. 24. As stated in the 22nd paragraph of the patent application. The opening ring continues to be mixed with people and / recorded ^ is = 78 201037173 The corner is the same. 25 (10) devices as described in Item 22 of the Zhongming Patent Range, wherein the heart: two of the insertion angles and/or the pull-out angles are the same as the insertion of the rods. +, *& the insertion angle of the cup, the opening Ο = ==== the pull-out angle of the rod has a plurality of diameters and a plurality of lengths to provide a range of different latching properties . 27·—In the case of the patent scope 帛%, the device, == the same diameter and the insertion angle are the same as the rod--the length of the 28%, as described in the patent scope 帛%, ^ open 3 = 2 ^ same diameter and insertion angle is the length of the rod 29' - a kind of flash lock system 'which includes a female receptacle and a column: the female receptacle has a longitudinal axis, the negative accept The body includes a first portion of the core opening defining a surface, wherein the longitudinal portion of the first portion of the female receiving jaw forms a first acute angle; and the second portion of the inner opening of the central opening, wherein The longitudinal axis of the second female receptacle forms a second acute angle; and a; L π the post has a longitudinal axis, the post configured to be smothered to form a question lock connection therebetween The column includes: a center angle and a corner, and a second angle disposed adjacent to the first angled edge=sharp 79 201037173 Γ ~~ a fourth acute angle, the longitudinal axis forming of the horned corner It is determined by the first, the first negative receptor ~ the required force 30. - the Yin accepts the crying receptacle and the column: Within the aperture defined - table. Face = to ^ = the receiver includes a touch 2": °卩' in the female receptacle described therein, wherein the first portion forms a first acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the axis; and 5| The shaft 'the column is configured to engage the younger-corner edge of the female acceptance angle and the longitudinal axis of the column Wherein the first and the second pull-out force required to disengage the column is controlled by an acute angle of 31., the type of flash lock system includes a female receptacle and a column: the female connector has a longitudinal shaft, the female receptacle comprising: a first portion of the surface in the middle to the aperture, wherein the first portion is at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the female receiving jaw; a central portion defining a second portion of the surface, wherein the second portion forms a second acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the female interface; and the crucible has a longitudinal axis, the post configured to be saliva Forming the female receptacle to form a lock connection therebetween, the post comprising: a first angular edge, wherein the longitudinal axis of the first-side a-axis is a third sharp 80 201037173 And a second angular edge disposed adjacent the first angular edge, wherein the second angular edge forms a fourth acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the post, wherein the post is The force required to engage the female receptor is less than the force required to disengage the post from the female receptacle. 81